Woods's rose
Rosa woodsii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Woods's rose (Rosa woodsii) is a perennial shrub native to AZ, CA, CO, IA and 16 more states. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bumble bees, mining bees, and syrphid flies.
Woods's rose (Rosa woodsii) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–84" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, IA and 16 more states
Pollinators
bumble bees, mining bees, syrphid flies
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A thicket-forming wild rose with single pink five-petaled flowers, prickly arching canes, and round red hips that persist through winter. It suckers readily and is often used for erosion control and hedgerows.
Growing Woods's rose
Grow Woods's rose in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 84 inches tall and spread 36 to 72 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Pollen-rich open flowers are worked by many bee species, and the winter hips are important bird forage.
Common questions
- How much sun does Woods's rose need?
- Woods's rose grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Woods's rose bloom?
- Woods's rose blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Woods's rose native?
- Woods's rose (Rosa woodsii) is native to AZ, CA, CO, IA and 16 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Woods's rose toxic to dogs?
- Woods's rose is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Woods's rose toxic to cats?
- Woods's rose is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Woods's rose attract?
- Woods's rose draws bumble bees, mining bees, and syrphid flies.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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